Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Maharashtra CM Reviews Thane-Borivali Tunnel Project, Sets 2028 Deadline
Imagine a super-fast tunnel being built between Thane and Borivali, like a shortcut under the city.
The government is making sure it gets done quickly, by 2028.
The tunnel will make the travel time much shorter, saving drivers lots of time.
It's also good for the environment because it'll reduce pollution.
The government is also helping people who might be affected by the construction by giving them new homes or money to rent a place.
The CM is closely monitoring the progress to ensure the project goes smoothly.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project.
The project is set to be completed by December 2028.
The tunnel will span 11.84 kilometers, connecting Thane and Borivali.
The project aims to reduce travel time from 60-75 minutes to 15 minutes.
The project will also reduce carbon emissions by 1.4 lakh metric tons annually.
- Who
- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other officials.
- What
- Review of the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project and setting of a completion deadline.
- When
- Thursday, during a review meeting.
- Where
- Cabinet Hall of the Vidhan Bhavan, with the tunnel project connecting Thane and Borivali.
- Why
- To ensure timely completion of the project and address related issues such as land acquisition and rehabilitation.
- Project Name
- Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel
- Completion Deadline
- December 2028
- Tunnel Length
- 11.84 kilometers
- Estimated Cost
- Rs12,057 crore
- Travel Time Reduction
- 60-75 minutes to 15 minutes
- Carbon Emission Reduction
- 1.4 lakh metric tons per year